Futsal Club Championship

The Futsal Club Championship is the highest level futsal club competition in India, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The inaugural edition kicked off on 5th November 2021 in New Delhi with 16 teams. It acts as qualifier for the AFC Futsal Club Championship, the highest level club futsal competition in Asia.

History
On 10 December 2019, the AIFF executive committee decided that futsal club competition will be part of their calendar from 2020 season onwards. AIFF invited clubs playing Indian Super League, I-League and state level futsal champions to participate in the inaugural season. The inaugural championship was originally planned to be held in July – August, but due to COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed until 2021.

2021–22
The inaugural edition featured a total of 16 teams, which have been divided into four groups, played in a round-robin format. The highest-placed team from each group makes it to the semi-final stage, played in a knockout format. The winners of the tournament become futsal champions of India.

2022–23
The second season had a total of 14 teams, divided into two groups of seven, where they play in the round robin format, before proceeding to the knockout rounds. The champion of the tournament will represent India at the AFC Futsal Club Championship.

Media coverage
On 3rd November 2021, the All India Football Federation announced that Eurosport India will broadcast the inaugural edition of the Hero Futsal Club Championship.